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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1894
Page
4
The choice of ex-Governor Russell to preside over the state convention signals a strong omen for Massachusetts democracy. His name links to recent Democratic victories and represents the party on a higher plane than Republicans. The convention is a month away and the election two months off. The rally is expected to be brief and effective.
The piece argues that Republican claims of a nationwide political upheaval are unfounded and that Arkansas shows Democratic strength. It asserts no real shift in sentiment, predicts a solid Democratic performance in this fall’s elections, and foresees a Democratic next Congress despite Republican bravado.
The August Treasury report shows improved finances with a cash balance rising from about 12 million to 72 million and total balance from 107.28 million to 127.15 million. The gold reserve stands just over 55 million but gains last month. public confidence reduces need for large gold reserves. With tariff changes in effect, the Treasury is expected to continue improving.
Congressman Stevens refuses a fifth district renomination while praising the new tariff bill. He asserts manufacturing schedules will aid district industries and that the four year tariff stability pledges improving business and national prosperity under President Cleveland. He portrays himself as a practical man with stake in manufacturing growth.
The writer questions Hon. Tom Reed for letting ex Minister Stevens and Mr Sewall urge Maine Republicans to repudiate President Cleveland's Hawaii policy. The critique notes Maine is distant from Honolulu and accuses Stevens of mismanaging Hawaii as Harrison's minister, framing the demonstration as vindictive and off the main issue.
A fragment notes the Maine Republicans’ reactions to remarks about ex Minister Stevens and ex Speaker Reed, suggesting grudges or grievances fueling political sentiment amid accusations and rhetoric. The passage hints at partisan tensions within the party and the broader dispute over administration policies.
The great forest fires in Minnesota and Wisconsin caused enormous losses and frightening deaths, but offered acts of extraordinary valor. Calls grow for systematic fire prevention, vigilance, and wardens. Maine’s laws provide a model. Other items include Congressman McEttrick’s malaria remark, Hoyt’s renomination, and humorous Labor Day sport officials incident.
Mr George Goulds yachting exploits end unsatisfactorily this season due to a troublesome centreboard. The accident cools Vigilants challenge for the Cape May cup and weakens American yacht dominance. It may spur British yacht interests to seek the America s Cup trophy in future voyages.
A poem in a prayerful tone where the speaker seeks comfort from God during storms and night. Recurrent lines insist on sleep and divine protection as guardian angels pass, ending with the poet author Eugene Field.
A Winthrop hotel office spectacle featured a cottager with a hurdy gurdy turning the crank to serenade passers by while collecting hat donations to compensate a street organ performer. Includes local officials traveling to New York, a Boston press connection, Paderewski jokes, and playful parade moments with youths and a Yale professor’s doppelganger observed in town.
A column recounts precocious famous women like Mary Livermore and George Eliot, plus Mrs. Morrison’s alleged murderous impulse and a tale of Mme Le Favre praising fruit for fatigue. It also notes Cantor and Loie Fuller rumors, Modjeska’s early poverty on a California ranch, and the Lease family’s domestic help humor.
A collage of quotations and jokes from newspapers remarks on the rattlesnake “button” myth in Georgia, a humorous court exchange about stolen money, restaurant flies, and a string of seasonal notices about oysters, summer outfits, and ice cream. Public mood and light satire frame these clipped items.
A Boston letter criticizes Republican votes on liquor tax changes in the Wilson and McKinley eras. It questions Senator Hoar of Massachusetts and Reed’s Old Orchard speech calling Democratic incompetency and blundering. The writer urges Republicans to state facts and let voters assign blame.
Fragmentary elegy praising a deceased soul, invoking sacred rites and eternal passages. Odd capitalization and garbled phrases obscure specifics but reflect a solemn tribute to a departed person named Bass. The text evokes bier, incense, and time passing, with references to heavenly heritage and divine songs.
Gossip from Boston playhouses highlights Chauncey Olcott at the Museum and a 100th Camille D Arville performance. The article notes flags and banners, souvenir pin trays for ladies, and strong crowds at the Tremont Grand Opera and Park venues plus upcoming bills from Tabasco to Lottie Collins Troubadours.
A 19th century reader debate in The Post questions whether women riding bicycles is immodest. Letters from Betsy in Boston and others defend cycling as respectable, healthy, and practical, arguing bloomers and divided skirts are not immodest and bicycles offer health benefits and independence.
A letter to the editor explains Senator John F Fitzgerald was among invited guests at the Plumbers Union Labor Day event. Officials noted others could not attend including George Nichols Frothingham Roe and Kneil with John J Mahoney the only remaining attendee. T. M. Wilson expresses pride in friends who supported the Massachusetts plumbing law.
The new scholastic year began with over one hundred new students registering. In the college hall Rev. Timothy Brosnahan welcomed the newcomers as the president set the terms for the term and directed them to their classrooms for initial instruction.
Houston and Henderson on Washington street at Temple place announce their annual fall opening across all departments of their large Boston store. The sale highlights silks, cloaks, velvets, and more with ample staff to assist every customer and numerous bargains for thrifty households. The firm emphasizes consistent advertised value and busy storefronts at a sought after corner location.
The Quahaug Club of Mt. Pleasant held its annual outing at the cottage of Mrs. Louise Keevan in North Eastham Cape Cod and Roxbury on September 1 2 and 38. They visited Nausett Light and other sites and elected A G Ochs president Nellie Keevan vice president Alice Keevan secretary and treasurer for the ensuing year.
The Hon. William E. Russell accepted the invitation to preside at the Democratic State convention. The acceptance was oral and no letter correspondence occurred between the committee and the ex-Governor.
A morning blaze at Hooks's butter tub factory dry house in Union City Indiana caused $8,000 in property damage. Fire officials reported the fire started in the dry house and spread, destroying equipment and stock. No injuries were reported.
Henderson announces a grand fall opening promoting fall goods across all departments. The store at Boston’s busiest corner invites the public to inspect a diverse, fashionable mix of foreign and domestic merchandise noted for merit and elegance and backed by growing sales.
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